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Fried Bologna Sandwich

This fried bologna sandwich features crispy, juicy slices of bologna cooked until golden at the edges, layered on toasted bread with optional cheese or toppings. The process involves frying the bologna in a hot skillet, toasting the bread, and assembling a satisfying, nostalgic sandwich with a crispy texture and savory flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 slices bologna about 1/4 inch thick slices
  • 2 slices bread sturdy bread like sourdough or white
  • 1 tbsp butter or oil for frying
  • 1 slice cheese optional, for extra gooeyness

Equipment

  • Skillet or cast-iron pan
  • Spatula
  • Toaster or oven
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat your skillet over medium heat and toast your bread slices until lightly golden, about 2 minutes per side.
  2. Place the bologna slices in the hot skillet, pressing them down gently with a spatula.
  3. Cook the bologna for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and crispy at the edges, releasing a savory aroma.
  4. If desired, fry an egg sunny side up in the same pan, about 2 minutes until the whites are set and the yolk is still runny.
  5. Lay the crispy bologna slices on one piece of toasted bread. Add a slice of cheese on top if you like extra gooeyness.
  6. Top the bologna with the fried egg, then place the second slice of toasted bread on top to complete your sandwich.
  7. Press down gently, then cut the sandwich in half to reveal the crispy, juicy bologna and runny yolk inside. Serve immediately and enjoy the satisfying crunch and savory flavors.

Notes

Feel free to customize with hot sauce, pickles, or extra cheese for added flavor.